Are Prediction Markets Legal in Hawaii?
Last updated September 27, 2026. Snapshot — not legal advice.
As of September 27, 2026, prediction markets operate in Hawaii with no state restriction currently in place.
Litigation affecting Hawaii
No state has taken enforcement action against CFTC-regulated prediction-market platforms in Hawaii.
Which platforms are available in Hawaii?
Each platform’s own published availability list, checked September 24, 2026. This table covers the platforms whose complete list we could verify from a primary source: Kalshi, Polymarket (international), DKeX (DraftKings Predictions), Underdog (Underdog Predict), Novig.
| Platform | Status in Hawaii | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list |
| Polymarket (international) | Unavailable here | Platform’s list |
| DKeX (DraftKings Predictions) | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list (archived Sep 16) |
| Underdog (Underdog Predict) | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list |
| Novig | Offered here, per the platform’s own availability list | Platform’s list |
Sports betting & gambling in Hawaii
No legal gambling of any kind; 2025 online bill died in conference; 2026 bills failed The market is regulated by the none. Tribal gaming: not a factor. Watch: Closest not-legal state to flipping.
The federal-vs-state fight
Every entry in this fight turns on the same question: does a prediction-market platform's federal regulation by the CFTC preempt a state's gambling law, or does the state retain authority to restrict it? Courts around the country are answering that question differently — sometimes for the platform, sometimes for the state — and almost every ruling so far is preliminary and under appeal. Treat this page as a snapshot, not a final word.
This page is informational, not legal advice. Nearly every litigation entry referenced here is a preliminary ruling under appeal. Always verify a platform's current, location-specific eligibility directly with the venue before relying on this page.